Jiajiang Xuan Paper [Sichuan Jiajiang Specialty]

What is Jiajiang Xuan paper? Authentic Sichuan Jiajiang Specialty: Jiajiang Xuan Paper

Summary:Do you want to know what Jiajiang Xuan Paper is? This article is a detailed introduction to the Sichuan Jiajiang specialty - Jiajiang Xuan Paper. It was compiled and edited by the editorial team of China Specialty Network after reviewing and collecting relevant information on Jiajiang Xuan Paper. The full text takes about 5 minutes to read, mainly including the basic introduction of Jiajiang Xuan Paper and the product characteristics of Jiajiang Xuan Paper? How did the history of Jiajiang Xuan paper come about? The production method of Jiajiang Xuan paper and the awards and honors of Jiajiang Xuan paper

Basic Introduction of Jiajiang Xuan Paper

Jiajiang Calligraphy and Painting Paper is produced in Jiajiang County, Leshan City, Sichuan Province, and is one of the excellent traditional crafts of the Han ethnic group. With a long history, it began in the Tang Dynasty, followed by the Song Dynasty, flourished in the Ming Dynasty, and flourished in the Qing Dynasty. During the Kangxi and Qianlong periods, it became known as "tribute paper" and "literary scroll paper". It reached its peak during the Anti Japanese War, with an annual output of 10000 tons, a large variety of varieties, and excellent quality, ranking first in the country

Jiajiang calligraphy and painting paper has five characteristics: "fine skin, tender oil, iron plate (cotton tough), white, and hand (whole selection)", known as "five skin uniformity", good water absorption performance, and excellent retention of ink color. Jiajiang calligraphy and painting paper has three "firsts": the most complete traditional craftsmanship, the largest output, and the most varieties. In 1998, the county's production of traditional Chinese painting paper reached 3690 tons, ranking first in the country. How did the history of Jiajiang Xuan paper come about

The production method of Jiajiang Xuan paper

The handmade paper-making process in Jiajiang was born out of favorable timing and location. Its production process is completely consistent with the procedures recorded in the Ming Dynasty's "Tiangong Kaiwu". From raw bamboo to a complete piece of paper, a total of 15 steps are required. The predecessors summarized it into 24 words: 'chop off the hemp, remove the green, stain the ash, boil over fire, wash with water, pound with mortar, copy with curtains, brush with walls'. That is, chopping bamboo and hemp, pounding, steaming, rinsing, fermenting, pounding, bleaching, papermaking, pressing, and brushing paper. Among them, papermaking tools mainly include paper troughs, paper curtains, paper hoppers, paper brushes, paper tearing labels, bamboo hemp knives, paper trough hoes, bamboo hemp hammers, material rakes, material knives, paper spear knives, paper cutters, and paper cutting knives

Awards and honors for Jiajiang Xuan Paper

Jiajiang Calligraphy and Painting Paper is named after "Daqian Calligraphy and Painting Paper" and is known as "China's two treasures of Xuan and Jia paper," along with Anhui Xuan Paper.